Emerging Design Architect — Retail & Revit

Cushing Terrell; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushing Terrell is seeking a Design Professional with 2–5 years of experience to join our integrated architecture and engineering team on dynamic retail projects nationwide. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, develop design concepts, and contribute to every phase of the design process while growing technical expertise.

Work with architects and engineers to translate ideas into buildable solutions, gaining hands‑on experience and delivering design documentation with accuracy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field.
• Two years of experience with construction document preparation, architectural design or technical development work.
• Previous experience with retail projects is preferred.
• Knowledge of construction materials, standards and building codes.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Revit, AutoCAD and SketchUp and the use of these applications as a design tool is required.
• Effectively executes project documentation and design intent.
• Effectively manages multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Participates and collaborates in a project team setting.
• Works effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Completes tasks with accuracy and with strong attention to detail.
• Works with integrity, trust and commitment, setting an example for others.
• Ability to travel domestically as needed.
• Effectively works on platforms, including programs such as Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• You will be primarily responsible for supporting the project team in the development of design documentation and construction documents for projects of various scopes and complexity.
• Under close guidance and direction from senior project team members, will be accountable for task delivery by fully completing tasks within the scheduled timeframe and budgeted hours for the project.
• Ensuring documents are accurate and complete while employing firm standards and adhering to the client’s design intent.
• Be comfortable collaborating in all aspects of architectural design.
• Assist with the development of design and construction documentation in various project phases including plans, elevations, sections and details.
• Utilize Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and other applications to produce drawings, 3D renderings and technical details.
• Seek out and utilize appropriate references to research and make decisions regarding technical detailing of building systems and application of building code requirements.
• Interaction with other team members, consultants, contractors, and clients in coordinating the project design.
• Opportunities to assist in site development, plan layout design, materials selection and construction cost estimates.
• Perform some Project Architect work including consultant coordination and client interface throughout the project.
• Participate in site surveys.

Skills

Architecture

Design development

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Team collaboration

Project documentation

Construction documents

Detailing

Client coordination

Education

Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

Cushing Terrell is seeking a Design Professional with 2–5 years of experience to join our integrated architecture and engineering team on dynamic retail projects nationwide. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, develop design concepts, and contribute to every phase of the design process while growing technical expertise.

Work with architects and engineers to translate ideas into buildable solutions, gaining hands‑on experience and delivering design documentation with accuracy and